Codacy MCP Server for Cursor 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Cursor is an AI-first code editor built on VS Code that integrates LLM-powered coding assistance directly into the development workflow. Its Agent mode enables autonomous multi-step coding tasks, and MCP support lets agents access external data sources and APIs during code generation.
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About Codacy MCP Server
Connect your Codacy account to any AI agent and take full control of your automated code reviews and quality metrics through natural conversation. Streamline how you monitor security and maintainability across your repositories natively.
Cursor's Agent mode turns Codacy into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Codacy and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 8 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.
What you can do
- Organization Oversight — List and retrieve details for all organizations associated with your Codacy account natively
- Repository Intelligence — Access current quality grades, complex files, and overall metrics for any analyzed repository flawlessly
- Issue Management — Search for specific code quality issues using advanced filters like level, category, and language securely
- Language Logistics — List all programming languages supported by the Codacy analysis engine flawlessly
- Member Management — Access organization member rosters and user profile information securely
- Webhook Visibility — Monitor configured webhooks for real-time quality and analysis notifications directly within your workspace
The Codacy MCP Server exposes 8 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Cursor in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect Codacy to Cursor via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Codacy MCP Server with Cursor.
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new MCP server
Start using Codacy
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Codacy, help me...". 8 tools available
Why Use Cursor with the Codacy MCP Server
Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with Codacy through the Model Context Protocol.
Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context
Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP. no copy-pasting from external dashboards
MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment
VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools
Codacy + Cursor Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the Codacy MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Code generation with live data: ask Cursor to generate a security report module using live DNS and subdomain data fetched through MCP
Automated documentation: have Cursor query your API's tool schemas and generate TypeScript interfaces or OpenAPI specs automatically
Infrastructure-as-code: Cursor can fetch domain configurations and generate corresponding Terraform or CloudFormation templates
Test scaffolding: ask Cursor to pull real API responses via MCP and generate unit test fixtures from actual data
Codacy MCP Tools for Cursor (8)
These 8 tools become available when you connect Codacy to Cursor via MCP:
get_my_codacy_profile
Retrieve information about the authenticated Codacy user
get_repository_quality_analysis
Get the current quality grade and metrics for a specific repository
list_codacy_organizations
List all organizations associated with the account
list_organization_members
List people and users belonging to an organization
list_organization_repositories
List all repositories analyzed within an organization
list_repository_webhooks
List configured webhooks for quality notifications
list_supported_languages
List programming languages supported by the Codacy analysis engine
search_repository_issues
Search for specific code quality issues in a repository
Example Prompts for Codacy in Cursor
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with Codacy immediately.
"List all repositories in the 'vinkius' organization on GitHub."
"Show me the security issues for the 'core-api' repository."
"What languages does Codacy support?"
Troubleshooting Codacy MCP Server with Cursor
Common issues when connecting Codacy to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Tools not appearing in Cursor
Server shows as disconnected
Codacy + Cursor FAQ
Common questions about integrating Codacy MCP Server with Cursor.
What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?
Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?
mcp.json file. You can configure servers at the project level (.cursor/mcp.json in your project root) or globally (~/.cursor/mcp.json). Project-level configs take precedence.Can Cursor use MCP tools in inline edits?
How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?
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Connect Codacy to Cursor
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 8 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.